dtpa. Sogo Chiastic

[Wild Orchid]

Originally Posted by ezil

Bought on a whim, more attracted by the exotic name than by the plant (not in bloom at the time). It was only $5, so how could I go wrong? That was until I got home and realized that it had only 1 good root. I've nursed it back and now it is rewarding me. It these little flowers are very intricate. This is a keeper too.

BEAUTIFUL!
How long would it take to nurse a Phal from the "one good root" condition to having blooms like these?
Just wondering while I'm nursing a few myself.

[RosieC]

Really like that!

[ezil]

rlilia: I can't give you a helpful answer. It really depends on the plant, some recover faster than others. This one was repotted into an orchid pot (lots of aeration ) in a mix of leca pellets and sphagnum moss. It was put in a terrarium, temps. 22-30deg. C day and bright, indirect light, good airflow and rh. 60-75%. Hope this helps.

[Wild Orchid]

Thanks!

WO

[JaneEyre]

Beautiful blooms. Definitely a keeper. I know what you mean by "depends on the plant" as I have one phal with only one root. No matter what I do, it just won't get any better. I've had it for a year like that and I've tried everything, water culture, SH, moss, etc. It had a terminal spike when I bought it. sometimes I feel like it just doesn't want to live. I've had other phals with no roots at all and all bounce back fine.